summer – Noelle Across The Pond

One Day on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Published on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by NoelleLeave a comment

I’ve been wanting to visit the White Mountains region of New Hampshire for a few years now, ever since I started following a local influencer who first introduced me to its beauty. Summer felt like the perfect time to go – when the mountains are lush and green and the weather is warm. As I was planning the trip, I came across the Kancamagus Scenic Byway and immediately knew it had to be part of the experience.

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A Day Trip to Solomons Island, Maryland

Published on July 2, 2025December 16, 2025 by NoelleLeave a comment

In summer, nothing beats a day by the water. This past Memorial Day weekend, Mark and I spent a day in the quaint waterfront town of Solomons Island, Maryland. Located just under two hours from both the Baltimore and Washington DC areas, the town makes for a great day out. Here’s what we did while there.

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A Day Trip to Smith Island, Maryland

Published on July 30, 2024November 6, 2024 by NoelleLeave a comment

Smith Island is an island on the Chesapeake Bay and is the last inhabited island in Maryland that is not accessible by vehicle. English settlers first moved to the island in the 17th century, and it is known today for its crabbing and oyster industries. Smith Island is home to approximately 350 people and has three island communities: Ewell, which is the largest, Tylertown, and Rhodes Point. On my visit to the island I visited Ewell and Rhodes Point.

Smith Island is also the birthplace of Maryland’s official dessert, the Smith Island cake, which is characterized by multiple thin layers alternating cake and frosting, with the most popular and traditional being yellow cake with chocolate fudge frosting.

Here’s my experience visiting the island this past June.

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The Air of August

Published on September 10, 2019May 3, 2020 by NoelleLeave a comment

Another summer has come and gone, but fortunately we made the most of our August. Here’s how the month panned out: Continue reading “The Air of August” →

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray, Virginia

Published on July 3, 2017August 10, 2017 by Noelle1 Comment

As someone who became a camping aficionado as an adult, exploring various campsites has been one of the most enjoyable parts of this outdoor activity – from beach front sites, to adjacent to a river, we’ve covered a few. So when I found out about Jellystone Park camp-resorts, I knew that I had to take a look.

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